Elijah Odetokun

Education: Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria (2014-2020) London School of Journalism (2023-2024) Foundation for Investigative Journalism (2020) AIPS (2021) Reuters (2021) Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Daily Times Nigeria (2020) OmaSports (2020-2021) El Futbolero (2021) Sports Brief (2022-2024) Legit (2024 - present)

Awards: Sports Brief Rookie of the Year 2023. Legit.ng Sport's Desk MVP of the Year 2024.

Elijah Odetokun is a Nigerian sports editor at Legit.ng. He has six years of working experience and holds a Bachelor of Agriculture from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, and a Diploma in Freelance and Sports Writing from the London School of Journalism. He has covered major Super Eagles games, including FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Email: elijah.odetokun@corp.legit.ng.

2645 articles published since 08 Jul 2024

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Lamine Yamal issues a statement after his injury during Barcelona's win over Celta Vigo confirming he is out of the season but aims to return for the 2026 World Cup.

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Fenerbahce pushes to ban Osimhen from playing Istanbul derby despite injury return

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Fenerbahce have petitioned the Turkish Football Federation to ban Victor Osimhen from the Istanbul derby due to safety concerns over his protective mask.

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Duke Udi advises Eric Chelle on player selection for Nigeria's national team amid Stanley Nwabali's clubless status ahead of upcoming Unity Cup and friendlies.

Chelsea sack Rosenior: Could Blues still qualify for Champions League next season?

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Chelsea have sacked head coach Liam Rosenior after a winless run in the Premier League, appointing Calum McFarlane as interim manager to aim for UCL qualification.

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Opta's supercomputer updates its Premier League predictions as Manchester City's Erling Haaland secures a vital win over Burnley, moving ahead of Arsenal.

Premier League: Why Man City sits top of Arsenal after beating Burnley despite having same point

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Manchester City tops the Premier League after a 1-0 win against Burnley. Erling Haaland’s fifth-minute goal puts them level on points with Arsenal.

Galatasaray coach reacts after cup loss to Genclerbirligi despite Victor Osimhen’s return

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Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk expresses disappointment after 2-0 elimination by Genclerbirligi in the Ziraat Turkish Cup, as Osimhen returns post-injury.

Nagelsmann, Iraola, other managers who could replace Rosenior permanently at Chelsea

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Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior after five Premier League losses without a goal, naming Calum MacFarlane interim head coach until a permanent manager is appointed.

Liverpool star Hugo Ekitike updates Instagram bio in Yoruba, sparks reactions

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Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike sparks social media reactions after updating his Instagram bio in Yoruba amid recovery from a ruptured Achilles, missing the 2026 World Cup.

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